1975 Ford F350 Super Camper Special

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

A 1963 Motor Trend magazine article reported on the growing popularity of pickup truck campers. By the 1970s campers had become so widespread that Ford created a special model. Built from 1973 – 79, the Super Camper Special was a turnkey solution to anyone wanting to join the camper community.

“Built to handle today’s big bodies everywhere, on the Interstate and in the boondocks,” these trucks were designed with extra hauling capacity, a compliant ride, and conveniences like a built-in pigtail for easy trailer hookups and a sliding rear bumper that adjusted to aftermarket camper overhangs. Ford increased the wheelbase to 140 inches on a one-ton frame, with a Dana 70 full-floating rear axle and Twin I-Beam front. Available only as a two-wheel drive single cab, the extended wheelbase made for a stable, better-riding truck, and a side compartment was added for spare tire storage. Dual batteries powered both truck and camper. Most were powered by Ford’s giant 460 cu-in V8.

This Ford F-350 Super Camper Special with known history, showing under 37,000 original miles, is still ready to carry campers to the American boondocks.

Highlights

• Well-preserved Ford Super Camper showing under 37,000 miles

• Unusual model with just 2,816 built in 1975

• 460 cu-in V8 with 4bbl carburetor producing 239 hp

• C4 three-speed automatic transmission

• Original Light Blue and Bright Medium Blue paint

• Ranger XLT trim

• Factory air conditioning

• Kenwood AM/FM/Cassette

• The chassis number (F35JLX09416) decodes as:

  • F35 – One-ton two-wheel drive

  • J – 460 cu-in V8 with 4bbl carburetor

  • L ­– Michigan Truck assembly plant

  • X – Model Year 1975

  • 09416 ­– Serial number

• This 1975 Ford F-350 Super Camper Special is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing under 37,000 miles at the time of listing and is believed original

Features

• Twin I-Beam front suspension

• Dana 70 full-floating rear axle

• Front and rear stabilizer bars

• One-ton capacity (10,000 GVWR)

• Styleside long bed

• Dual batteries

• Special camper tiedowns

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• Cruise control

• Aftermarket Sun tachometer

• Accessory gauges

Important Service Notes

• Fuel pump replaced with correct factory unit

Known Imperfections

• Dent in spare tire cover

• Minor cracks in instrument panel padding

Included

• Spare tire

Ownership History

This well-preserved 1975 Ford F-350 Super Camper Special spent most of its life parked in a Snohomish, Washington, garage. The seller’s brother inherited it a little over 10 years ago.